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Overview |
SIUE | Wright State University-Lake Campus | ||
| Location | Edwardsville, IL | Celina, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 12,519 | 1,294 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #506 | #1032 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siue.edu | wright.edu | ||
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Costs |
SIUE | Wright State University-Lake Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,306 | $7,236 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,306 | $16,654 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,272 | $11,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,586 | $11,585 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,649 | $5,775 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 90% |
Admission |
SIUE | Wright State University-Lake Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,325 | 660 | ||
| Admitted | 9,093 | 659 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.5% | 99.8%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.5% | 41.1%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1160 | 790/890 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 | Aug 26, 2025 |
Academics |
SIUE | Wright State University-Lake Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SIUE | Wright State University-Lake Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,430 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $258 |
Diversity |
SIUE | Wright State University-Lake Campus | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 90% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
SIUE | Wright State University-Lake Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 2% | ||
Campus |
SIUE | Wright State University-Lake Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is larger than than Wright State University-Lake Campus based on total student enrollment (12,519 students vs. 1,294 students)
SIUE vs. Wright State University-Lake Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SIUE or Wright State University-Lake Campus?
- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is 28.6% more expensive to attend than Wright State University-Lake Campus for in-state tuition ($9,306.00 vs. $7,236.00)
- Out of state tuition is 79% higher at Wright State University-Lake Campus than Southern Illinois University Edwardsville ($16,654.00 vs. $9,306.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wright State University Lake Campus than SIUE ($11,585 vs. $13,586)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville are 12% lower than costs at Wright State University Lake Campus ($10,272 vs. $11,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville than Wright State University Lake Campus (96% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Illinois University Edwardsville students is 84.4% larger than aid received Wright State University Lake Campus ($10,649 vs. $5,775)
SIUE vs. Wright State University-Lake Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SIUE or Wright State University-Lake Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wright State University-Lake Campus or SIUE .
- The average SAT score at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (1070) is 101 points higher than at Wright State University-Lake Campus (969)
- Incoming SIUE students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Wright State University-Lake Campus (21)
- Accepted freshman SIUE students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Wright State University-Lake Campus (3.27)
- Wright State University-Lake Campus has a higher acceptance rate (99.8%) than SIUE (97.5%)
SIUE vs. Wright State University-Lake Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SIUE or Wright State University-Lake Campus? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Wright State University-Lake Campus and SIUE.
- The graduation rate at SIUE is higher than Wright State University Lake Campus (52% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville earn on average $3,600 more per year than Wright State University-Lake Campus graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $43,400)
- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville students graduate with a $3,570 lower median federal student loan debt than Wright State University-Lake Campus graduates. ($21,430 vs. $25,000)
- SIUE graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Wright State University-Lake Campus graduates. ($221 vs. $258)
- More SIUE graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wright State University-Lake Campus students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/